Gary Shapiro, President & CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and Randy Fry, President & Co-Founder of Fry’s Electronics Fry will join Shapiro for a one-on-one discussion about the current state of retail. The two will discuss what retailers are doing to stay on top in this unpredictable economic climate and what products and services are giving Fry’s a competitive edge, as well as take a look ahead at CE retail trends.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: SELLING THE FULL SOLUTION

It is estimated the CE industry loses almost $4 billion a year in sales because manufacturers and retailers concentrate on selling a stand-alone product instead of the full solution, which includes the additional products and services needed to optimize the core product. But that is changing as more retailers adjust their merchandising and marketing initiatives to focus on selling the total digital package. The area’s top CE retailers will discuss the strategies they’re using to increase product sales, profits, traffic, and customer satisfaction in this new environment.

A demo of Monster’s ISF Imaging Science Foundation HDMI “smart” cables with HD 3D capability will be included, plus news about a “Back To School” initiative.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: HEADPHONES

Audio is bigger than ever — and it’s smaller at the same time. As headphones become the mobile listening environment of choice they also set a style statement for a generation of on-the-go audiophiles. You haven’t heard anything until you’ve listened to this expert panel of headphone manufacturer discussing sound quality, noise reduction, celebrity marketing, design and new trends in high-end headphones.

They’re flatter than ever, connected, 3D capable and even higher rez. . Next Gen TV is here and it’s getting hard to separate the gear from the programming. Listen to the markets’ top manufacturers, designers and journalists discuss exactly how far the boob tube has come and where its headed. What’s 4K, OLED and Passive 3D?

The hottest new category in CE is accessories for the iPhone, iPad and other mobile devices. Learn how leading companies are maximizing profits and expanding the user experience with add-ons for this new hi-tech product phenomenon.

Pioneer shows off its smartphone technology expertise at the 2012 CEA Line Shows, demonstrating how it can transform any car into a “connected car” with AppRadio 2, and how its home electronics gear can seamlessly connect with today’s popular smart devices via wireless technologies including Airplay, DLNA 1.5 and Bluetooth.

The TWICE/NPD Group Success Stories Awards will be presented for the first time in a live event during CE Week. The annual awards honor the top-selling models in key product categories based on unit sales at retail measured by The NPD Group on an annual basis.

There’s a new generation of market commentators who set the standards and expectations for millions of gadget freaks around the world. A panel of the industry’s top bloggers will discuss the exciting new products they can’t wait to get their hands on as well as the products they can’t live without.

Stream TV Networks Inc. will hold a press conference to announce new breakthroughs in its Ultra- DTM 3D-without-glasses technology as well as news about partnerships, product availability timelines and placement plans for Ultra-D demonstration units in North America, Europe and Asia.

Speaker: Mathu Rajan, CEO, Stream TV Networks Inc.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: APP SHOWDOWN

Robin Raskin and the gang from Living in Digital Times hold their Annual Mobile App Showdown at CEA Line Shows. Check out the nominees on the CEA Line Shows floor and then watch the contenders show off their apps on stage and shoot it out for the best app of the bunch.

Seth Pinsky, President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) Over the last five years, New York City’s startup community has exploded into a major economic force. Hear from the President of the City’s Economic Development Corporation about how the Bloomberg Administration is working to build on this growth and secure a leadership position for the City in the 21st century innovation economy.

Brian Barr, President and CEO of CAT, takes you on a 30-minute pictorial journey through the world’s most exclusive ultra-highperformance custom audio systems. The featured CAT systems (ranging in cost from $10,000 to over $16 million) include mega yachts, private aircraft, recording studios and home theaters in the finest estates worldwide.

10:30 AM - 11 AM: MOBILE HEALTH

You’ll be hearing a lot about mHealth in the years ahead. The new category includes the use of mobile devices in collecting health data, delivery of healthcare information to doctors, researchers and patients, real-time monitoring of patient vital signs, and direct provision of care. Listen to experts in the field of mHealth discuss how your mobile device can help you live a healthier life and what is on the horizon for this emerging industry.

Moms are a big market for CE gear and Mom Bloggers are an extremely important way to reach and gain feedback from these buyers of both personal and kid gadgets. With huge followings, these Internet commentators can potentially make or break your products and services. Listen to leading Mom Bloggers as they pick their best new products.

Cell phones, smartphones, tablets etc, we’re always connected. And June is a big month for new mobile device product introductions, so what’s the latest word from Apple, RIM and the Windows and the Android communities?

The panel will focus on the success and promise of Kickstarter.com which has reached a tipping point and is now a legitimate platform to launch products. We’ll talk to creators who are now going to the public for funding after being turned down by VC and private investors while building a fan base and viral buzz at the same time. All thanks to the Internet.

Visit the Eureka Park Challenge at the CEA Line Shows to see the latest new tech inventions coming to market. Over the course of two days, ten finalists will compete for top honors including a free booth at the 2013 International CES. On closing day, each finalist will present on stage before a live audience. Judges and attendees will vote for a grand prize, second place and fan favorite winner.

Come view the demos and help decide who will move on to exhibit at CES. For more information visit CE.org/Challenge

As entertainment, networking, security and more intersect, where is the market headed? Are products really working seamlessly together? Where are we with wireless vs. performance, can we have both? How can margins improve for the custom integrator and what are manufacturers doing to support their dealers? What services and products are consumers the most excited about moving forward, what MUST the consumer have in their home over the remainder of this decade? Join a host of industry experts as we answer these questions and more!

Will 2012 be the year of the Ultrabook? Neither an anemic counterpart to the laptop nor a keyboardlover’s option to a tablet, these new ultralight machines are coming with their own, unique super-capabilities and features. Listen in on the market’s top designers talk about what Ultrabooks are capable of and why they may take up an even larger piece of the personal computer pie.

According to just about every study you see today, the number of images captured with cameraequipped mobile devices is inching closer and closer to the number captured by traditional cameras. As a result, point-andshoot manufacturers are scrambling on the innovation front to maintain market share as the imaging part of the smartphone equation continues to evolve. In short, there’s never been a more interesting time in the history of image capture. Join an expert panel of imaging manufacturers and software designers at the 2012 CE Week for a provocative exploration of the amazing new directions this category is headed in.

Moderator: Roy Furchgott, Technology Writer, New York Times – Gadgetwise

Gadgets are not just for pubescent or pubescentminded boys. Now they are ideal for moms, grandparents, kids, and even the family pet. Join technology and non-technology reporters and producers to talk about the gadgets and gear that the non-geeks get excited about.